Cultural Awareness Quiz

Welcome to Cultural Candor’s cultural awareness quiz. This quiz presents you with 15 basic questions pertaining to many cultures around the world. Once you complete the cultural competency quiz, your score will be assessed. Good luck!

Welcome to Cultural Candor's Cultural Awareness Quiz.

In which continent should one never touch the head of another person, especially children?

Africa

Asia

South America

Europe

In which country is a powerful handshake between men extremely important?

Russia

Pakistan

Brazil

Gambia

Where is it considered extremely offensive to chew gum in public?

Australia

New Zealand

United States

South Africa

In which country is name’s sakes day more important than a birthday, and should never be forgotten?

Germany

Chad

France

Uruguay

Where is it most important to accept a business card with the utmost respect?

China

Zimbabwe

Venezuela

Japan

In which country is it considered lewd behavior to smile at a stranger?

Germany

Russia

Costa Rica

Mexico

Where is tipping considered extremely offensive?

Japan

Malaysia

Saudi Arabia

Italy

In which country is it best to avoid using the left hand?

India

Australia

Paraguay

Sweden

Where is it considered rude to finish all the food on one’s plate?

Senegal

China

Finland

Chile

Where should you always remember to say hello or risk coming across as rude?

France

Panama

Vietnam

Canada

In which country should a vehicle’s horn only be used in an emergency?

Philippines

Cuba

Norway

Nigeria

Where is the act of a woman greeting a man considered immoral?

Afghanistan

Saudi Arabia

Israel

Mongolia

In which country should the “okay” sign never be used?

Germany

Benin

Brazil

China

Where should you not eat in public spaces, other than restaurants?

Taiwan

Columbia

Denmark

Iran

In which part of the world should the soles of one’s feet never be shown?

Europe

South America

Middle East

Asia

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